Djembe, Iban Drum, Percussionist & Drummer · “Oba” which means Love in the Dayak-Kenyah (Kenyah-Badeng, district of Belaga in East of Sarawak, Borneo) language. In this album,

AT ADAU originated in Sarawak, Malaysia on the island of Borneo.

The group started as an ambiance traditional contemporary world music band in June 2014 driven by the spirit of traditional Sape’ tunes blended with traditional percussion from the different tribes in Borneo such as Bidayuh, Iban, and Orang Ulu.

AT ADAU combines the traditional Bornean sounds of the Sape’(traditional lute from Orang Ulu) together with traditional drum and percussion such as Perutong (Bamboo Zither from Bidayuh tribe), Beduk & Kidibad (drum from Bidayuh tribe), Tekebung (drum from Iban tribe) and blend with modern instrument such as drum set, electric and bass guitar. AT ADAU experiments with the fusion of modern and traditional instruments to create innovative and timeless music.

The name AT ADAU comes from the combination of words from two Bornean languages. AT refers to “roots” in the Bidayuh tribe’s language, and ADAU in the Kenyah dialect is the name of the preferred tree used to craft the Sape’, a traditional stringed instrument of Borneo. AT ADAU believes that music has the power to overcome all the walls and barriers of culture, gender, age, language, and ideological differences. AT ADAU musical creations do not only represent their feelings and expressions but also reflect peace, serenity, appreciation for nature and a deep love and harmony between people around the world, regardless of cultural backgrounds, races, and boundaries.

About us

MELDRICK BOB UDOSStarted being involved in music at the very young age as 10 years old, playing the drums.

Collaborated with various types of bands in Sarawak, Thailand, and the Philippines as a sessionist drummer and percussionist for exposure and to gain more experience.

Inspired by a Sape’ master under the Malaysian National Heritage, known as Mathew Ngau Jau, Bob slowly started learning some of the traditional percussions from Sarawak such as Bedok, Kidibad, and Ketebung. Bob is also exposed to other Latin percussions, such as Conga, Djembe, and Cajon.

Learning the roots of the Bidayuh and Iban traditional drumbeat from the senior from his village. He is also learning to play the groove and drumming about djembe and conga from the world famous percussionist, Steve Thorton and joined workshops conducted by a Djembe educator, Timothy Dabrowsky.

Key member of the DrumCall Community in Sarawak and has performed throughout regions as a traditional drum player, drummer, percussionist, and as a solo Djembe player.

Djembe, Iban Drum, Percussionist & Drummer

EZRA TEKOLA

Began playing Sape’ since he was 12 years old. Son of a professional Sape’ player. Received instruction from his father.

Ezra has become versatile in playing Sape’ and plays both traditional and modern styles. Ezra performs on many national and international stages. In addition to playing the Sape’, Ezra crafts his own Sape’ as well.

4 Strings Sape’, 6 Strings Sape’

LUKE WRENDER DAVID

Luke has been playing Sape’ since he was 7 years old, taught by the living legend Mathew Ngau Jau who is a National Heritage in Malaysia in Sape.

He loves 4 strings Sape’ and 3 strings Sape’ for the traditional vibes and style influenced by his teacher. His traditional Sape’ playing and style are profound.

Luke started performed since 8 years old in various cultural activities and have performed alongside with high level traditional musicians in Sarawak.

4 Strings and 3 Strings Sape’ Guitar

FFollowing in his parent’s footsteps, Lian became involved in cultural music and dance at a very young age.

Developed a profound level of skill in traditional dance (Ngajat) and actively in playing traditional musical instruments. Played the Perutong, a Bidayuh bamboo zither, Bedok, a Bidayuh traditional drum, and also Jatung Utang, an Orang Ulu wood xylophone.

Refers to himself as a modern warrior with a mission to save cultural traditions from dying in this modern world. He believes that by saving and loving our own traditions and respecting other traditions, we can promote peace in the world.

He has performed with Lan E’ Tuyang band, has made multiple world tours in Europe to promote Sarawak and the culture of Borneo through the performance of Kenyah traditional warrior dance & music.

JACKSON LIAN NGAU

Serutong, Bidayuh drum & Bidayuh bass drum - Ngajat Orang Ulu, Warrior Dance, Welcoming Dance, Ngajat Ngeleput

(Ngajat Nyumpit-hunter)

CEDRIC RISENG

Sidik has been playing the guitar since he was 12 years old. He has been actively involved in music through his church and has played and active role in the choir over many years. He expanded his musical skills and experiences by playing with numerous indie bands in Sarawak.His creativity and experimental mind gives him the capability to produce innovative sounds and bring the music to a different level.

Guitar

ALFANSO MCKENZIE

A bass guitar enthusiast since young age, Alfonso started playing music with a garage band as a bassist in 1999. Actively participating in local gigs and band battles.

Alfanso’s proficiency with with the bass extended into other string instruments leading him to become involved in cultural shows at the national level during his college years, playing various string instruments such as Sape’, guitar and bass.

Bass Guitar

AwardsWinner of the Waterfront

Music Festival - 2016Best Short Movie Category entitled “Pimonu” - 2015

Best Short Movie Category entitled “Ajen Oku” - 2017

Won the best Special Talent - 2015

Performances

•Gawai Celebration Event, The Spring Mall, 4 weekends Performances

•AZAM Art Festival Event

•Borneo International Tattoo Convention Welcoming & Farewell Event

Performance

•UNIMAS Smart Village Workshop Performance

•MASWING The New Beginning VIP Dinner performance at Kuching River

Cruise

•Johor Bharu Persembahan Tarian Kebudayaan Sarawak

•The Spring Mall-Pre Gawai Festival Performance

•2015 World TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) International

Conference Performance

•Sarawak Entertainers Night

•At Adau and DJ Special night

•31st Malaysia Singapore Ophthalmic Congress 2016 - Welcoming Dinner

•Kuching China House Concert

•At Adau Showcase at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching

•Go Great 2016 Opening and Closing

•Batu Kawa Kuching Carnival Concert

•Sarawak Week in Singapore organized by Sarawak Tourism Board

•Gawai Festival Performance at The Spring Mall

•Gawai Redeem Festival - Kuching

•Kuching Waterfront Festival – Winner

•RTM Red.FM Show Live

•CATS.FM Breakfast Show Live

•Borneo Tattoo Convention Concert

•2016 Rainforest World Music Festival Performance at Sarawak Tourism Booth

•Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 After Party

•Shades of Arts Performance

•Causeway Artist Exchange & Alexandria Hospital Singapore 2016 •Borneo October Fest 2016, Kuching

•Dayak Music Awards 2016 Opening Performance

•55th International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA),

Rainforest Music Festival

2014

2015

2016

2017

•TEDx Youth Kenyalang 2016, a speaker and performer

•Boulevard New Year Eve Celebration, Boulevard Outdoor Stage

Kuching

•Wonderfruit Festival 2017, Pattaya Thailand

•Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 & 2018

•Malaysia Festival 2017 - Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia

•Ulsan World Music Festival, South Korea

•Jeonju Sori International Festival, South Korea

•Geumsan Ginseng International Festival, South Korea

•Borneo Youth Sape Festival - Sibu

•Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society Congress - Kuala Lumpur

•ITF Junior Tournament Welcoming Dinner Performance, Kuching

•Borneo 744 Black Box Performance, Kuching

•Aeon Mall Launch Opening Performance, Kuching

•MAGGIE MEE ‘Open-Day with Customer’ Performance, Kuching

•Bau Gawai Sale Performance, Bau

•Rainforest Fringe Festival Performance, Kuching

•Rainforest World Music Festival 2018, Kuching

•Borneo Youth Sape Festival - Sibu

•Pasiwali Festival, Taiwan

•MLNG Anniversary Dinner Performance, Bintulu

•What About Kuching Festival, Godown Stage

•What About Kuching Festival, Bishop Gate

•Asia Pacific Lottery Association Regional Conference Performance,

Kuching

•Siniawan Old Folklore Music Festival, Bau

•Yilan International Art Festival, Taiwan

•Sarawak Visit Campaign 2018, London

•Non-timber Forest Produce Carnival, Kuching

•Festival of Dance and Music of the world in Tahiti: Ia marae te

ao 2018

The AlbumIn 2015, AT ADAU launched their first album entitled “Journey” comprises of nine tracks and released three music videos for the album. The music album features percussive instrumental music sound of Borneo with a soothing melody.

In November 2018, they finally released their second album “Oba” which means Love in the Dayak-Kenyah (Kenyah-Badeng, district of Belaga in East of Sarawak, Borneo) language. In this album, AT ADAU experiments with the fusion of modern and traditional instruments to create innovative and timeless music.

2018

Workshop IdeasArt / CultureCATEGORY Art / Culture Art / CultureMusic /

Community / Sharing

Old Folk Tales Story Telling

WORKSHOP NAME

Encourage general interest and awareness for Sarawak, fun interactive story telling session

PURPOSE

Schools, FestivalsTARGET MARKET

Telling of Old Folk tales and stories of Borneo

CONTENT

Bornean Motif Drawing / Design / Tree Bark Drawing

Encourage general interest and awareness for Sarawak, fun interactive story telling session

Schools, Festivals, Various local communities

Share traditional motif of Borneo and draw together, wall hanging,notebook cover, postcard etc

Drum Circle / Drum for Sharing

Achieve Joy, Unity, harmony among people. Learn to Drum, learn to jam, destress, plunge into the joy of drumming

Schools, Festivals, Youth Community, Corporate Team Building, Various local communities

Drum basics, everyone can drum. Unity, sense of harmony through drumming together. Introduce Iban/Bidayuh/Melanau beats and jam

Traditional Instruments from Borneo Workshop

Spreading awareness and sharing knowledge of traditional instruments from Borneo to more people

Schools, Festivals, Various local communities

Story of the Sape, learn to play Sape / Story of Perotung, learn to play

Contact usAaron Bayang (Band Coordinator)

+6016 - 899 5332

Meldrick Bob (Band Leader)+6011-21889097 (Call/SMS/Whatsapp)

Jackson Lian (Band Founder)+6016-8168525

or email us [email protected]

‘Journey’is available on

Visit us athttp://www.atadau.com

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